HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR TOGOLESE ACSS NEXT GENERATION

UNCLAS LOME 000857

SIPDIS

PARIS FOR GREG D'ELIA
SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PHUM TO
SUBJECT: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR TOGOLESE ACSS NEXT GENERATION
COURSE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

REF: DTG R 281614Z SEP 07


1. Embassy Lome requests human rights certification for two Togolese
military officers nominated to attend the ACSS "Next Generation of
African Military Leaders" in Washington, D.C. on January 21 through
February 15, 2008.


2. Names of nominated military officers are as follows:

Name: Badji, Kpapou
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
Unit: Togolese Armed Forces Headquarters
Occupation: Chief, Army Division of Operations
Date of Birth: 31 December, 1957
Place of Birth: Bassar, Togo
Passport Number: A3128025
Type of Training: ACSS Next Generation of African Military Leaders
Place of Training: Washington, D.C.
Date of Training: January 21 - February 15, 2008

Name: Kpakpabia, Bayakideou
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
Unit: Togolese Armed Forces Headquarters
Occupation: Commander of Air Base of Niamtougou, Togo
Date of Birth: 31 December, 1956
Place of Birth: Sahoude - Kozah, Togo
Passport Number: A3193534
Type of Training: ACSS Next Generation of African Military Leaders
Place of Training: Washington, D.C.
Date of Training: January 21 - February 15, 2008


3. As of December 12, 2007, Political and Human Rights Officer at
post has reviewed the nominees' files and found no derogatory
information.

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